The start of a New Year offers the perfect opportunity to prioritize mental and physical well-being. Mental health and wellness are the foundations that enable employees to thrive in all areas of life, and yet they are topics that most people shy away from discussing. By fostering a workplace culture Read more…
I’ve worked with and managed high-performers who are egotistical and self-centered. I didn’t enjoy their self-centered attitudes, but I didn’t doubt their commitment. I’ve also worked with narcissists and have come to the conclusion that unless they are willing to put in the hard work to address their challenges and reform Read more…
It would be wonderful to be able to understand the roots of narcissistic behavior in simple terms. Unfortunately, as is true of all mental health conditions that arise as a result of an Adverse Childhood Experience, pinpointing the events that gave root to the long-term injury is challenging. Without the Read more…
I was discussing narcissistic behaviors with a friend recently, and they voiced frustration with how the term “narcissist” has become increasingly common in casual conversation. It is often used as a label for anyone exhibiting egotistical or self-centered behavior. However, this oversimplification does a disservice to our understanding of the Read more…
I had the opportunity to speak with Ed Burke and Brad Sisbarro from the Warriors of Consciousness about the organization’s mental health efforts. Ed and Brad have extensive background in the military and law enforcement, including work with the DEA. They discovered the benefits of psychedelics and Ketamine in particular Read more…
When I build teams, either for my own ventures or when I assist others to establish the foundations for growth, I have one mindset: my only job is to “surround myself with people who are better than I am, and to ensure they have the tools necessary to succeed.” What Read more…
As I have been building my latest venture, which I will share here in the not-too-distant future, I’ve been consulting with various business leaders. It’s been interesting to observe that pre-pandemic, the top health insurance costs rarely included prescriptions for mental health-related conditions. Now, however, these treatment costs are the Read more…
Impact, Recognition, and Strategies for Mitigating Burnout Leading up to the pandemic, burnout was talked about as a result of overwork. With the heightened awareness of all mental health issues and their effect on the workplace, people’s attitudes have shifted, and there’s recognition that the issues are more subtle, profound, Read more…